Historical Events
- Don Sutton, the winningest pitcher in Los Angeles Dodgers history, signs a 4-year contract with Houston; Astros career shortened by a patellar fracture; returns to Dodgers in 1988 after stints with 3 other MLB clubs
- NY Federal jury finds Reps Thompson D-NJ & Murphy, D-NY, guilty
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Chlumsky, American actress (My Girl, Veep), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Jenna Dewan, American actress
Famous Deaths
- Oswald Mosley, British politician and founder of British Union of Fascists, dies at 84
About December 3, 1980
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 42 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lady - Kenny Rogers
#1 Song: Super Trouper - Abba
